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PairsA card matching memory game

See every card for a moment. Then flip two at a time to find the pairs.

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How to play

  1. All cards show for a moment. Memorise them.
  2. Flip two cards at a time to find matching pairs.

Right and fast scores most. Rounds get harder as you keep getting them right.

About Pairs

Pairs is a memory card matching game. Every card shows its face for a moment, then they all flip over and you turn two at a time to find each matching pair.

You only get a few mismatches, so guessing does not work. In harder rounds the cards draw from fewer shapes, so faces look more alike.

Tips for a higher score

  • During the peek, memorise pairs, not single cards.
  • Start with the pairs you saw most clearly.
  • If a flip misses, note where both cards were. That is free information.

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Pairs: questions

How do you play Pairs?

All cards show for a moment. Memorise them. Flip two cards at a time to find matching pairs.

Is Pairs free to play?

Yes. Play Pairs free in your browser, with no sign-up and no download. It is also in the free Sharpday app for Android.

How is Pairs different from the usual matching game?

You see every card at the start, and you get only a few wrong flips. It rewards remembering, not luck.